BYD Sealion 7 vs Kia Sorento
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
BYD Sealion 7
Sealion 7 Advanced |
Kia Sorento
| |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 1.55 crore | Rs 1.36 crore | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Electric | Petrol | |
| Engine | |||
| Fuel | — | Petrol | |
| Engine | — | 3470 cc | |
| Engine power | — | 269 hp | |
| Engine torque | — | 331 Nm | |
| Battery & charging | |||
| Battery | 82.56 kWh | — | |
| Electric range | 567 km | — | |
| Electric motor power | 230 kW | — | |
| Electric motor torque | 380 Nm | — | |
| AC charging | 11 kW | — | |
| DC fast charging | 150 kW | — | |
| Charging port | CCS2 | — | |
| Performance & drive | |||
| Transmission | Single-speed (electric) | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 7 | |
| Length | 4830 mm | 4815 mm | |
| Width | 1925 mm | 1900 mm | |
| Height | 1620 mm | 1700 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2930 mm | 2815 mm | |
| Boot space | 500 L | 179 L | |
| Tyre size | 235/50 R19 (front), 255/45 R19 (rear) | 235/60R18 (V6), 235/55R19 (HEV and PHEV) | |
| Warranty | 6 years/150,000 km vehicle; 8 years/160,000 km Blade battery; 6 years/150,000 km low-voltage LFP battery | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | |
| Colours | Atlantis Grey, Shark Grey, Cosmos Black, Aurora White | — | |
| Safety | |||
| Airbags | 9 | 6 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | Yes | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | Yes | Yes | |
| EBD | Yes | No | |
| Hill start assist | Yes | No | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | No | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | Yes | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | Yes | |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | Yes | No | |
| Forward collision warning | Yes | No | |
| Automatic emergency braking | Yes | No | |
| Lane departure warning | Yes | No | |
| Lane keep assist | Yes | No | |
| Blind spot monitoring | Yes | No | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | Yes | No | |
| Traffic sign recognition | Yes | No | |
| Auto high beam | Yes | No | |
| Driver attention alert | Yes | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Automatic climate control | Yes | No | |
| Dual-zone climate control | Yes | No | |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | No | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | |
| Push-button start | Yes | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | No | Yes | |
| Electric parking brake | Yes | No | |
| Auto hold | Yes | No | |
| Drive modes | No | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | Yes | No | |
| Ventilated front seats | Yes | No | |
| Leather seats | Yes | No | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | Yes | Yes | |
| Power tailgate | Yes | Yes | |
| Ambient lighting | Yes | No | |
| Panoramic sunroof | Yes | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | No | |
| Apple CarPlay | No | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | Yes | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | Yes | |
| Head-up display | Yes | No | |
| Premium sound system | Yes | No | |
| Electric & charging | |||
| DC fast charging | Yes | No | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Yes | No | |
| Portable charger included | Yes | No | |
| Exterior & lighting | |||
| LED headlights | Yes | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | No | |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | Yes | No | |
| Power-folding mirrors | Yes | No | |
| Roof rails | No | Yes | |
| Other | |||
| Driver far-side airbag | Yes | No | |
| Rear side airbags | Yes | No | |
| Door open warning | Yes | No | |
| Front cross traffic alert and brake | Yes | No | |
| Rear cross traffic brake | Yes | No | |
| Emergency lane keeping assist | Yes | No | |
| Driver seat memory and power leg rest | Yes | No | |
| Frequency selective damping | Yes | No | |
| Heated exterior mirrors | Yes | No | |
| Sequential rear indicators | Yes | No | |
| Air ionizer with CN95 filter | Yes | No | |
| Digital key / NFC card key | Yes | No | |
| Front trunk (58 L) | Yes | No | |
| Electric shade for glass roof | Yes | No | |
| Rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen | Yes | No | |
| Dual 12.3-inch curved display | No | Yes | |
| Second-row sliding and walk-in seats | No | Yes | |
| Full-size alloy spare wheel | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 8.2/10 | 8/10 | |
BYD Sealion 7 vs Kia Sorento: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Kia Sorento?
The Kia Sorento is cheaper. It starts at Rs 1.36 crore ex-factory, Rs 18.41 lakh less than the BYD Sealion 7, which starts at Rs 1.55 crore.
Which is more powerful, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Kia Sorento?
The BYD Sealion 7 Advanced is the most powerful (BYD Sealion 7 Advanced: 308 hp; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 269 hp).
Which has more boot space, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Kia Sorento?
The BYD Sealion 7 Advanced has the biggest boot (BYD Sealion 7 Advanced: 500 L; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 179 L).
Which has more safety features, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Kia Sorento?
The BYD Sealion 7 Advanced has 9 airbags and 19 safety and driver-assistance features and the Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD has 6 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are BYD Sealion 7 and Kia Sorento prices the same across Pakistan?
Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.
